Cyclists and hikers can access downtown Ludington via a designated paved trail that runs directly through Cartier Park Campground. This city-operated facility sits adjacent to a cemetery and accommodates RVs up to 55 feet with full hookups, plus rustic tent sites without utilities.
The campground operates from May through October and features both developed sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, and primitive areas for tent camping. "Showers and restrooms are new and very clean," reports Gerard E., though several sites border the main road where traffic noise becomes noticeable. Sites vary in privacy, with some open areas offering little separation between neighbors. Cell coverage reaches two bars on T-Mobile networks.
Staff accommodates walk-in availability when camping spots around Ludington fill up at busier destinations. The facility enforces a three-item limit per site, meaning campers with multiple tents may need to use overflow parking areas. Water pressure runs consistently strong at hookup sites, and maintenance responds quickly to electrical issues.
Book ahead during summer months when Ludington State Park reaches capacity, as this campground serves as a convenient staging point just two miles from Lake Michigan beaches.
Description
Fire Pits Picnic Tables Shower Restrooms Playground
Full hookup available Electric | Water | Sewer
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCartier Park Campground is located in Michigan
Directions
From W Jct of US-31 & US-10, W 3.1 mi on US-10 to M-116 (Lakeshore Dr), N 1.7 mi (R)
Address
1254 N Lakeshore Dr
Ludington, MI 49431
Coordinates
43.97681756 N
86.45937955 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 55 min from Muskegon, MI
- 1 hr 24 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 1 hr 45 min from Traverse City, MI
- 3 hrs from Sheboygan, WI

















